Question

In your opinion, what impact do shows that unrealistically depict profiling have on jurors? Do you think potential jurors who consistently watch these types of shows should be prevented from serving on a criminal jury? Why or why not?

Answer 1

Unrealistic depiction is really harmful to the judicial system. When a judge is guided by the unrealistic depiction then he may be influenced by it. In such case the judicial principles may be hampered. Judicial decision is based on realistic proofs and documents. There is no chance of unrealistic or imaginative documents. It is based on the validity of the evidences that bear reasons and logical values. Naturally jurors should be aware about the unrealistic motivation because it may influence one unconsciously.

In such case if the jurors are influenced by any kind of unrealistic depiction then he should be prevented in doing so. It will be injustice and then right judgement is not possible. So, such juror should be allowed in the court.